November 29, 1999
HOOSIERS CONCLUDE MAUNA KEA INVITE WITH BEST FINISH
OF SEASON

KAMUELA, Hawaii. - The Indiana University men's golf team took
second place honors and captured its best finish of the season at the Mauna
Kea Resort Invitational over the Thanksgiving holiday. The Hoosiers completed
the tournament with a 904 (302-293-309) total, edging out Purdue by one
stroke for second place. Minnesota won the two-day event with a low score
of 898 (299-288-311).

For Indiana, senior Corey Sullivan led the way with his best finish of
the year firing a 222 (72-72-78), good enough for a 6th place finish. Freshman
Aldo Jordan-King finished in a tie for 11th with a score of 225 (74-73-78),
while senior John Barry carded a 227 (78-72-77) for a tie for 17th. Junior
Steve Wheatcroft was the fourth Hoosier to place in the top-25 with a tie
for 22nd and a tournament total of 230 (78-76-76).

Coming off of an eighth place finish at the Stan Sheriff Invitational
two days prior to the Mauna Kea Invitational, Coach Mike Mayer was very
pleased with the team's second place finish.

"I was very pleased with how we performed and competed at the Mauna
Kea Invitational. It was nice to be in contention, I thought the kids responded
really well and had one of the better final rounds," commented Mayer.
"Minnesota has been in the Top-20 throughout the fall and we gave
them a good run at the end.

"Overall, the Hawaii trip was a very productive trip. From a team
standpoint, we came away with more confidence and now know that we can compete
with the top teams," added Mayer.